"Beloved writer Neil Gaiman, who penned two episodes of modern-era "Doctor Who," revealed that he knows 'one black actor who was already offered the part of the Doctor [before Peter Capaldi accepted it], and who turned it down'. Gaiman doesn't mention the name of the actor…" (Screen Crush)

"Charlie Day says the original idea from Guillermo del Toro on the set of "Pacific Rim" was to have Day's scientist character Newt become come thing of a villain in the second film. That changed though as the production took place…" (full details)

"'My official opinion is that, if they don’t include me in it, everybody should boycott it. Because it’s stupid not to have me in it. It’s really stupid. That’s my opinion' says Sean Young about her character not being included in the upcoming 'Blade Runner' follow-up…" (full details)

"New release dates include the Seth Rogen and Zac Efron-led comedy 'Townies' for May 9th 2014, and the Karl Urban and James Marsden-led thriller 'The Loft' for August 29th 2014…" (full details)

"Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired all North American rights to Sam Fleischner's 'Stand Clear Of the Closing Doors', the story of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger’s Syndrome who gets lost one day in the New York City subway system. A 2014 release is planned…" (full details)

"Visit Films has picked up rights to Joanna Hogg’s third feature 'Exhibition' starring Viv Albertine, Liam Gillick and Tom Hiddleston. The story is an intimate examination of a contemporary artist couple whose lives are threatened by the imminent sale of their home…" (full details)

"Focus Features has optioned Nathaniel Halpern's script 'Rose' which was in development at ImageMovers. The story follows a woman who volunteers to physically fashion herself after another woman. She soon loses all sense of identity and begins to covet the other woman’s life…" (full details)

"Bernard Hill ('Game of Thrones') will make his feature film directorial debut on the Louisiana-set 'Sound The Crossing'. The story follows a wisecracking rookie soldier who discovers the pain of deceit through his own actions. Rich DeBaun penned the screenplay…" (full details)